Titan Returns Appreciation Thread

Discussion in 'Transformers Toy Discussion' started by Lady Slipstream, Nov 20, 2015.

  1. Jacliffh

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    The Legends’ neck is pretty tight on my copy, but the legs are a bit loose.
     
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    In TR I think Apeface's head looked great but this new one I think looks a little better. I'd love to see more TR characters sporting the new face.
     
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    Apeface's plastic looks like it is made out of wax?
     
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    TR head version ,his eyes are more for a brute character as him. What a pity that opaque white on him and different cockpit from G1 but remains a very good toy in the end!
     
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    Apeface is a thug so that look suits him.

    Not like you won't ever have a use for his 'regular' head since it's the only thing that'll fit in the ape head.
     
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  6. Space Skeletor

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    Ooh, yeah...
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    For comparison:
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    Insane Galvatron is not insane. Really!

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    See, I had heard the opposite. I heard he was designed to be Powermaster Megatron to go up against Powermaster Optimus. Hence the face sculpt and the jet cockpit on his arm ala arm cannon. But since Hasbro ceased the cartoon and didn't even import the toy, Takara just made him a new character much like they did Ginrai. The difference being that Ginrai stayed the same colors. Unless Megatron was always going to be the same color.
     
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    MasterScale Loose, comes with baggage...

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    I don't know how to make that a transformers related GIF, but that's what I was thinking.
     
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    ziltama Mods, molds, and casts. Also full of hot gas.

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    Small bots can look big...when stomping on even smaller bots.
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    Cliffjumper / Red Bumblebee: Custom head
    Bumblebee: Matrix Workshop Ironhide / Ratchet blaster (fixed wrong peg size)
    Siege Rumble (or is it Frenzy?!)
     
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    Apeface can't have all of the fun.

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    I do like my Targetmasters, even if their partners had to come seperately.
     
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    Headmaster Tankor, anyone?
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  14. Prime77

    Prime77 Until next time…

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    Greetings, most honorable opponent, from possibly the deadliest and most dangerous of the Phase Sixers, Sixshot.
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    I was enraptured when I heard that Sixshot was going to get an updated release in the Titans Return line. I was utterly fascinated with the G1 version that I had to envy from afar. The G1 toy was an unobtainable grail of mine. But any and all pics I ever saw of Sixshot from the toy pamphlets or catalogs back then, I poured over them. I was enamored with the fact that there was a Transformer capable of changing into six different modes. I wanted one so badly, but did not achieve this goal until TR.
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    And he is awesome. Aside from a weak knee which seemed to plague this release, I thought this was an excellent update worthy of the warrior Sixshot is. And one (or six) of the main reasons this Decepticon ninja is so dangerous and deadly is because he is a one-bot army. Not only is TR Sixshot an incredibly capable fighter, he retains, for the most part, the alt modes from G1.
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    Just gonna go ahead and get this one outta the way. This isn’t quite the official ‘submarine’ mode that ‘replaced’ his G1 gun mode. We all know it was just the gun turned upside down. However, I kinda leaned into it and went for more of a super-attack boat. I’ve seen others do similar mods with this alt mode of varying degrees. I do like it, but it is probably the weakest of the alt modes.
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    The famed winged wolf mode is actually better than I anticipated with this version. It is somewhat limited as far as articulation goes in this mode, at least without looking too awkward. It’s still fun and I do think the wolf head sculpt is pretty cool.
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    Tank mode isn’t too bad. I think it could’ve been better if maybe the legs tabbed together and the front end actually looked more like a tank. It’s decent for how blocky it is though.
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    I really like Sixshot’s jet mode. I slightly altered mine to make it less awkward in hand. I flipped the arms the other way around. The green shoulder pylons now act as thrusters and the front of his arms I think look more like air intakes. It cleans up the back of the jet mode making it easier to hold and therefore more whooshable.
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    Armored car mode is a beast. So totally not real-world accurate, in any alt mode really, but I feel it’s very pronounced in this mode given it’s awkward proportions. That being said, this is my favorite alt mode. It’s a very well armed, blocky, chunk of destruction that just looks the most intimidating of all of his alt modes. But probably my most favorite Sixshot mode......
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    ......is this one. In bot mode, Sixshot just looks so eager and ready for a fight. With his coloring and headsculpt, he really does have that ninja vibe. I still wouldn’t mind trying to get a sword upgrade for him at some point, if they’re still around.
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    But he still looks so cool even with just his guns. And in spite of his weak knee issue, Sixshot can still hold a pose really well, in fact.....
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    ..... he can totally pull off a ninja worthy high-kick pose. Sixshot is my favorite Phase Sixer and favorite Leader Class figure from Titans Return. I have coveted a toy of this character for years and like so many other figures from this line, TR delivered in spades. TR Sixshot is an excellent update of a worthy G1 warrior bot.
    This figure captures nearly perfectly his mystique and deadliness that makes his enemies fear him so.
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    The "cheeks" for the gorilla mode face mean these are the only Leader helmets that fit (unless God Bomber's bucket has more space, which I don't know since I don't actually have him).
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    Nice review on Sixshot.

    And Yay, that's what I've been looking for, S Apeface on other characters!
     
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    When I was a kid 1987 was ALL about the Headmasters and the Targetmasters. Sure, there were other cool TF's that came out that year, but they felt like a side dish compared to these dudes. I eagerly await a full complement of Autobot Targetmasters, so I can do this shot for the good guys too!
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    @transfan32 I really like that boat idea of yours. Gonna try that with my Sixshot.
     
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    I'm definitely gonna have to get him now
     
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    ziltama Mods, molds, and casts. Also full of hot gas.

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    Legends Overlord has a decent amount of retooling, different deco, and 2 Headmasters...if you want to pay the 1.5-2x premium.

    A few local comic stores here still have unsold TR Overlord's so that version shouldn't be hard to find. Should still be relatively cheap. BBTS has a sale currently.
     
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